Guernsey's new government has been called on to introduce a 'drink tax' in the fight against alcoholism. A direct tax on alcohol is just one of the options open to the new States when it comes to address the issue of alcohol abuse on the island.
Dave Newman, director of Guernsey's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, said the States should push ahead with a new drink and drug strategy.
He believes any revenue from such taxation could help problem drinkers.
He said: "There are always opportunities when there are changes.
"Running alongside the change in government there is the alcohol Baliwick strategy which at the moment is still going through its consultation phase.
"That, I think, will have a big impact on the potential work we do; where we receive funding from; how the charity itself is expected to operate and what services it's expected to provide.
"And there, I believe, will be quite a big opportunity for a charity like the Guernsey Drug and Alcohol Council to look at how it could access additional funding."
Other proposals being considered include providing more education and youth workers for the under-18s and the development of extended treatment services on the island.
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